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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The First Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Helen
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Judges Lodging
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The New Theatre
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard III and York
- King Edward I and York