Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman House
- The Basilica
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Olave
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Assembly Rooms
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Bridge
- Stonegate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription to Hecules