Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Industrial Upheaval
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Clifford's Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Second World War York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Treasurer's House
- Feeding Roman York
- The Female Prison