Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Minster
- New Shopping Centres
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Abbot's House
- Bronze weights
- The Mystery Plays
- The Bar Convent
- The Medieval Minster
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman House