Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree Park
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Boot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Castle Museum
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Barley Hall