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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- York Union Gas Works
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ripon College for Women
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War York
- St William's Shrine
- A New University
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cinema Comes to York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity