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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ripon College for Women
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fishergate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Medieval Prisons
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Is York Cursed?
- Alcuin of York
- Micklegate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete