Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Minster
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Micklegate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Roman Fortress
- Lendal Bridge
- Statue of an Athlete
- Industrial Upheaval
- Norman Window Frame