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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Norman Abbey
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Female Prison
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Lendal Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Olive Oil Container