Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Retreat
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The 1190 Massacre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- View from Station Rise
- Our Lady's Row
- York Railway Station
- The Cawood Sword
- The Horn of Ulf
- Jubbergate
- Crest of York St John College
- The Medieval Castle
- The Basilica
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The George Fox Incident