Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Boot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bone Trial Piece
- Water Lanes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Lendal Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The York Helmet
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Coat of Arms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Treasurer's House
- Alcuin of York