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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles
- The Council of Arles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The New Theatre
- Second World War York
- Bronze weights
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Barker Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Silk Cap