Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- The Railway Institute
- Barley Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Abbot's House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman House
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Statue of Napoleon
- New Shopping Centres
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Olave