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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Lendal Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mansion House
- York Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Second World War York