Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bootham School
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- View from Station Rise
- Transport Moves On
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Yorkshire Museum
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier