Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Garrison
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Victoria Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward III and York
- The Cawood Sword