Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York and the Holocaust
- King Richard II and York
- Lendal Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Alcuin of York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St William's Shrine
- Fairfax House
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Helen
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Roman Fortress