Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Shambles
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Abbey
- The First Railway Station
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Richard II and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Hospitium
- Fishergate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Male Grooming
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Castle