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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- New Earswick
- Anglian Cross
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- Fire in the Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Minster Library
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers