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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- De Grey Rooms
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Second World War York
- York's Airfield
- King Edward III and York
- A New University
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Hanging Bowl