Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman House
- The New Theatre
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Minster Library
- The Abbot's House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Water Lanes
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Cross
- Dick Turpin