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 Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- York's Airfield
- Middleham Jewel
- Teaching the Poor
- The Hospitium
- Walmgate Bar
- Minster Library
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Margaret Clitherow
- Alcuin of York
- King Richard II and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Norman Window Frame
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Sword Pommel