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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Medieval Abbey
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- A New Vision For York
- View from Station Rise
- New Earswick
- The Pilgrimage of Grace