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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Shambles
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Art Gallery
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Carving
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Railway Institute
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The End of the Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bootham Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Cawood Sword