Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- Our Lady's Row
- First World War Memorial
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The New Theatre
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Union Gas Works
- The Guildhall
- The County Court House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Dick Turpin