Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Mary Ward
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Red Tower
- The York Hoard
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Roman Fortress
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Sixties York
- Middleham Jewel