Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Central Library
- Military Belt Fitting
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Head Pot
- Stonegate
- A New University
- The Multangular Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Monk Bar
- Second World War York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Wilfrid