Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Coat of Arms
- Is York Cursed?
- Holy Trinity Church
- Dick Turpin
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Male Grooming
- The First Railway Station
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription to Hecules
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles
- The 1190 Massacre
- The New Theatre
- Water Lanes