Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New Walk
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham School
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Medieval Castle
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The York Helmet
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Pilgrimage of Grace