Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barker Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- New Shopping Centres
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fairfax House
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Our Lady's Row
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman House