Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- First World War Memorial
- Minster Library
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Ripon College for Women
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Helen
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Basilica
- York Union Gas Works
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Coins
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Alcuin of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fishergate Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug