Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Shambles
- Minster Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Jubbergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rebuilt in Stone