Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- St Crux's Church
- Anglian Cross
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Norman Window Frame
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Ripon College for Women
- The Medieval Castle
- Sixties York
- The Hospitium
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War York
- York's Airfield