Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Clifford's Tower
- George Leeman
- 62 Low Petergate
- A New Vision For York
- Our Lady's Row
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Coins
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barley Hall
- York Railway Station
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bone Trial Piece