Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Transport Moves On
- Barker Tower
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Central Library
- The Mystery Plays
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Helen
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The White Rose of York