Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- All Saints Church, North Street
- First World War Memorial
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New University
- The Cawood Sword
- A Pipkin
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Mary Ward
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Silver Strap Ends