Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Is York Cursed?
- Statue of an Athlete
- Fire in the Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Ripon College for Women
- Dick Turpin
- New Earswick
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Shambles
- The Multangular Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Jubbergate