Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Fairfax House
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Cross
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The New Theatre
- Stonegate
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Art Gallery
- Ouse Bridge
- The Black Death
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Assembly Rooms