Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Hospitium
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Garrison
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New Walk
- York Castle Museum
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill