Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Helen
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War Memorial
- Jubbergate
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Female Prison
- The New Theatre
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Bombed
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions