Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Airfield
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Union Gas Works
- Gold Arm Ring
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze weights
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Judges Lodging
- The George Fox Incident
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard II and York
- The County Court House
- Jubbergate
- The Railway King: George Hudson