Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Medieval Prisons
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- Fire in the Minster
- Transport Moves On
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Feeding Roman York
- The Norman Minster