Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The York Observatory
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Prisons
- Ouse Bridge
- Barley Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Railway Institute
- Middleham Jewel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A Pipkin
- Bootham Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Fishergate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- Inscription from Fortress Gate