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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The Medieval Castle
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York's Coat of Arms
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Dick Turpin
- The Basilica
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Cross
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Shambles
- First World War York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity