Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Guy Fawkes
- New Earswick
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Bombed
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Garrison
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Railway Station