Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The George Fox Incident
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- New Shopping Centres
- Bootham School
- Gold Finger Ring
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Monk Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway