Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Constantius Chlorus
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Shopping Centres
- York's Airfield
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward II and York
- Fairfax House