Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Abbot's House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Second World War York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York