Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Treasurer's House
- George Leeman
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- William Etty, Artist
- A Pipkin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham School
- Ripon College for Women
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- Fire in the Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting