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
When York was conquered by William,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The York Hoard
- Gold Arm Ring
- Gold Finger Ring
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Cross
- Our Lady's Row
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fishergate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- First World War Memorial
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Basilica
- Barker Tower
- Mary Ward
- The Norman Castle