Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New University
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ouse Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Helen
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bronze weights
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Lendal Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- New Shopping Centres
- St Crux's Church
- Amber Bead Workshop