Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ripon College for Women
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Bombed
- Church of St Helen