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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Lendal Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Vikings and Christianity
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Observatory
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Railway Station
- Olive Oil Container
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Jubbergate