Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- John Carr - Architect
- Bootham Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- The York Observatory
- Statue of the God Mars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Red Tower
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 18th Century