Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Mansion House
- The Bar Convent
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Lendal Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall