Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- View from Station Rise
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- The Basilica
- St Crux's Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Silver Strap Ends
- Minster Library