Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Richard III and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Bombed
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Victoria Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Cross
- The Mystery Plays
- Holy Trinity Church
- New Shopping Centres
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Black Death