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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Retreat
- Feeding Roman York
- Barley Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- View from Station Rise
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bronze weights
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward II and York
- The Abbot's House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Observatory
- Monk Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- George Leeman
- The York Hoard