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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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Cawood Sword
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Guildhall
- Fishergate Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Margaret Clitherow
- Sixties York
- Anglian Cross
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Coins
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- De Grey Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Carving
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall