Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Medieval Prisons
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Dick Turpin
- Fairfax House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- Clifford's Tower
- Victoria Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa