Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman Castle
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Airfield
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Male Grooming
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Teaching the Poor
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Retreat