Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Guy Fawkes
- The Guildhall
- Clifford's Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Walmgate Bar
- York Railway Station
- The Norman Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Minster Library
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Cawood Sword
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Skeldergate Bridge