Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree Park
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Cross
- Olive Oil Container
- Mary Ward
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Crest of York St John College
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector