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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Mansion House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- The White Rose of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cinema Comes to York
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior