Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Central Library
- Alcuin of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Bar Convent
- The Shambles
- Church of St Olave
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York and the Holocaust
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions