Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- 62 Low Petergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Minster
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fairfax House
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The County Court House
- Walmgate Bar