Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The County Court House
- Rowntree Park
- Water Lanes
- A New Walk
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward I and York
- A New University
- The Railway Institute
- The Assembly Rooms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Columba's United Reformed Church