Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- The Medieval Castle
- Walmgate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- St Crux's Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate
- Fishergate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Coins
- The Female Prison
- Fairfax House
- The Cawood Sword