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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Red Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The New Theatre
- The Mansion House
- Inscription to Hecules
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Railway Institute
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- William Etty, Artist
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement