Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fairfax House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Bronze weights
- The Railway Institute
- The Mystery Plays
- Is York Cursed?
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The New Theatre
- York St John in the 20th Century