Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Castle
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Mystery Plays
- The Debtors' Prison
- Victoria Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Leeman
- The Cawood Sword
- William Etty, Artist