Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- George Leeman
- Church of St Helen
- The Shambles
- York Railway Station
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Helmet
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham School
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Art Gallery
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church
- The First Minster
- Water Lanes