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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Shambles
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Richard III and York
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame
- A New Vision For York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Gold Arm Ring
- Guy Fawkes
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward I and York