Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barley Hall
- The Cawood Sword
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Lendal Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Holy Trinity Church
- The York Observatory
- Minster Library
- York Garrison
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Bombed
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The County Court House
- Royal Station Hotel