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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Alcuin of York
- De Grey Rooms
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The First Minster
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Retreat
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Bar Convent
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Walmgate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Jubbergate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Shambles