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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Industrial Upheaval
- Our Lady's Row
- Second World War York
- William Etty, Artist
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- First World War Memorial
- York Garrison
- A New Vision For York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Basilica
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway