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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Judges Lodging
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Minster Library
- 62 Low Petergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Micklegate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Helen