Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham School
- The Norman Abbey
- Feeding Roman York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Gold Finger Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Railway Station
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Coat of Arms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Royal Station Hotel