Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Helen
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman House
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Railway Station
- First World War York
- Clifford's Tower
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman Castle