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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The York Hoard
- Aldwark Synagogue
- William Etty, Artist
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Ouse Bridge
- The Shambles
- The Guildhall
- Walmgate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- St Crux's Church
- York Castle Museum
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The End of the Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The New Theatre
- New Shopping Centres