Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- William Etty, Artist
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- The Female Prison
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Is York Cursed?
- York Central Library
- A New University
- Vikings and Christianity
- York's Medieval Synagogue