Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- York Bombed
- A Pipkin
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- New Shopping Centres
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Fairfax House
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Boot
- Teaching the Poor
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- Water Lanes
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses