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 City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Victoria Bar
- King Richard II and York
- The Multangular Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Ouse Bridge
- The Railway Institute
- The End of the Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Monk Bar
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Basilica