Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Hospitium
- King Edward II and York
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward I and York
- York Union Gas Works
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barley Hall
- The Norman House
- The Bar Convent
- The Female Prison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Is York Cursed?
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Barker Tower