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 City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Second World War York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Garrison
- The Abbot's House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Monk Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug