Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- Jubbergate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St William's Shrine
- The Hospitium
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Castle Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Holy Trinity Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Helen
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse