Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- York Garrison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The New Theatre
- Tombstone of Julia Velva