Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fishergate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Victoria Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Barker Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Anglian Hanging Bowl