Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bootham School
- Judges Lodging
- Rowntree Park
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Guildhall
- York's Airfield
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Shambles
- George Leeman
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Second World War York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- 62 Low Petergate