Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- The Railway Institute
- York's Airfield
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Crest of York St John College
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Female Prison
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart