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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The New Theatre
- The Norman House
- York Garrison
- Fairfax House
- York Union Gas Works
- The Shambles
- Viking Male Grooming
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of Napoleon
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Industrial Upheaval
- The First Railway Station
- The Crossed Keys Symbol