Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway Institute
- Victoria Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Minster
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New Vision For York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Walmgate Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- The Medieval Castle
- William Etty, Artist
- St Crux's Church