Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The First Railway Station
- Stonegate
- A New University
- View from Station Rise
- Bootham School
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription to Hecules
- Walmgate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Dick Turpin
- Fairfax House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Garrison
- Industrial Upheaval