Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Ouse Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- New Earswick
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Olave
- View from Station Rise
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Middleham Jewel