Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Helmet
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Yorkshire Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Basilica
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- George Leeman
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Our Lady's Row
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Coins