Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Ripon College for Women
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Helmet
- Barker Tower
- First World War Memorial
- Water Lanes
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Garrison
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Railway Station
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Chamber Pot