Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Roman Fortress
- York Union Gas Works
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Cawood Sword
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Basilica
- Bronze weights
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Barley Hall
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fire in the Minster