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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The York Helmet
- Constantius Chlorus
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster after the Reformation
- St William's Shrine
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fairfax House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- Transport Moves On