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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The George Fox Incident
- Statue of the God Mars
- A New Walk
- The Cawood Sword
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Castle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The New Theatre
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor