Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Is York Cursed?
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Red Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Olive Oil Container
- Minster Library
- Margaret Clitherow
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Coins
- Second World War York