Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham School
- The Female Prison
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Judges Lodging
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Silver Strap Ends
- First World War Memorial
- The Shambles
- The Mansion House
- York's Airfield
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Olave
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Gods and Goddesses