Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Boot
- Dick Turpin
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mystery Plays
- York Art Gallery
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Female Prison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- Norman Window Frame
- The Cawood Sword
- Judges Lodging
- The Greyfriars