Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Greyfriars
- The York Hoard
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- York Castle Museum
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Middleham Jewel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York's Airfield
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Shambles
- A New Vision For York
- Rowntree Park
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- Fire in the Minster