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 Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Victoria Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Alcuin of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New Vision For York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Boot
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Abbot's House
- The Red Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery