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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Mansion House
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Observatory
- York and the Holocaust
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Shambles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Judges Lodging
- The Multangular Tower