Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- A New Vision For York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Mansion House
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Stonegate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman House
- Cinema Comes to York
- New Earswick