Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Teaching the Poor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Observatory
- The White Rose of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Crux's Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- Is York Cursed?
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- De Grey Rooms