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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Bombed
- The Black Death
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Garrison
- The Basilica
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Female Prison
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity