Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Vikings and Christianity
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Teaching the Poor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Railway Station
- King Edward III and York
- A New Vision For York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ripon College for Women
- View from Station Rise
- Lendal Bridge
- The Mystery Plays