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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Walmgate Bar
- York Central Library
- Mary Ward
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Helen
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman House
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Cross
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cinema Comes to York
- A New Vision For York