Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham School
- The First Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Vision For York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window