Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Central Library
- The Battle of the Standard
- Royal Station Hotel
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Minster
- Viking Boot
- Stonegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Jubbergate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Cinema Comes to York
- A New University