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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- A New Vision For York
- Teaching the Poor
- The Retreat
- Rowntree Park
- Guy Fawkes
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York's Airfield
- Sixties York
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Boot
- A New University
- Statue of an Athlete
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Stonegate