Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Ripon College for Women
- The End of the Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- The Greyfriars
- Jubbergate
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze weights
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward I and York
- York Bombed
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting