Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- York's Airfield
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New Vision For York
- John Carr - Architect
- Norman Window Frame
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Silver Strap Ends
- St William's Shrine
- Medieval Prisons
- York Railway Station
- Lendal Bridge