Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Viking Male Grooming
- A Pipkin
- Lendal Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Constantius Chlorus
- First World War York
- Clifford's Tower
- The Greyfriars
- Middleham Jewel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bronze weights