Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- York Bombed
- The First Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New Vision For York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ripon College for Women
- John Carr - Architect
- York Central Library
- St Crux's Church
- York Garrison