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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The New Theatre
- Mary Ward
- Monk Bar
- Viking Coins
- York's Coat of Arms
- Norman Window Frame
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Debtors' Prison
- Treasurer's House
- Clifford's Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Crest of York St John College
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Olave
- Jubbergate