Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Royal Station Hotel
- Olive Oil Container
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Coins
- First World War Memorial
- Mary Ward
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham School