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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- John Carr - Architect
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The 1190 Massacre
- Crest of York St John College
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Art Gallery
- First World War York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Royal Station Hotel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Second World War York
- St William's Shrine
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- 62 Low Petergate