Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward II and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mansion House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Male Grooming
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A Pipkin