Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- George Leeman
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Horn of Ulf
- Barley Hall
- Stonegate
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Female Prison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- Fairfax House