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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Black Death
- The Retreat
- New Earswick
- Rowntree Park
- New Shopping Centres
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Sixties York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Guy Fawkes