Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Norman Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Coins