Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Richard III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Norman Window Frame
- Barley Hall
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Norman House
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Shambles
- Cinema Comes to York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bronze weights
- The Mansion House
- Treasurer's House