Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Female Prison
- William Etty, Artist
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Ripon College for Women
- The Mansion House
- York Union Gas Works
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Red Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree Park
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Treasurer's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Barley Hall