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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- The Mansion House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The York Helmet
- Feeding Roman York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Retreat
- Roman Head Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- The Cawood Sword
- New Shopping Centres
- Dick Turpin
- Judges Lodging
- Alcuin of York