Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Barker Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Second World War York
- The Red Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Retreat
- Bronze weights
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Constantius Chlorus
- Jubbergate
- Scarborough Bridge