Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Helen
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Barley Hall
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Barker Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- A Pipkin
- The White Rose of York
- Inscription to Hecules