Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Coins
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Greyfriars
- The County Court House
- York Union Gas Works
- John Carr - Architect
- The Roman Fortress
- Royal Station Hotel