Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- 62 Low Petergate
- New Shopping Centres
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Black Death
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New University
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Observatory
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree Park
- The York Helmet
- Medieval Chamber Pot