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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- William Etty, Artist
- Anglian Cross
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Guy Fawkes
- The Shambles
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Monk Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Gold Finger Ring