Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Castle
- King Edward I and York
- York and the Holocaust
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Assembly Rooms
- View from Station Rise
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Holy Trinity Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Monk Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- New Earswick
- Fire in the Minster
- Norman Window Frame