Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Central Library
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Transport Moves On
- Our Lady's Row
- The Mystery Plays
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Crest of York St John College
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Coins
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Hoard