Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- View from Station Rise
- Ouse Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward III and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- First World War Memorial
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Abbey