Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- New Shopping Centres
- York Castle Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Guildhall
- Inscription to Hecules
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Silver Strap Ends
- The George Fox Incident