Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bronze weights
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Norman Minster
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Royal Station Hotel
- Alcuin of York
- William Etty, Artist
- Fairfax House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Railway Station
- Olive Oil Container
- The York Hoard
- De Grey Rooms