Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Basilica
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Council of Arles
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- York Bombed
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Stonegate
- Water Lanes
- Minster Library
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Martin Le Grand Church