Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Observatory
- York Castle Museum
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Red Tower
- Viking Boot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rowntree Park
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Statue of Napoleon
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Norman Minster