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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and the Holocaust
- Fishergate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- George Leeman
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Bombed
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St William's Shrine
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Boot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The First Railway Station