Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Lendal Tower
- Dick Turpin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Abbot's House
- John Carr - Architect
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Second World War York
- The Medieval Minster
- A New Walk
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Cinema Comes to York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Greyfriars
- Eric Bloodaxe