Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- First World War York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- New Earswick
- St Crux's Church
- Fairfax House
- Water Lanes
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Boot
- Medieval Prisons
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The First Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Micklegate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel