Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Minster Library
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Medieval Minster
- A New Walk
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Shambles
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Teaching the Poor