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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- York's Airfield
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Art Gallery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Bombed
- Roman Head Pot
- Transport Moves On
- St Crux's Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Hospitium
- Crest of York St John College
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow