Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Richard III and York
- The Multangular Tower
- York Art Gallery
- Water Lanes
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fishergate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New Walk
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Olave
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill