Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Abbey
- The End of the Abbey
- The York Helmet
- Minster Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Railway Station
- Micklegate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Olive Oil Container
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Plum Cakes for Christmas