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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Boot
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Helen
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Crux's Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Lendal Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Minster