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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- George Leeman
- The Bar Convent
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bootham School
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway Institute
- Second World War York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- The York Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church
- John Carr - Architect