Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Union Gas Works
- The First Minster
- Minster Library
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bone Trial Piece
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Dick Turpin
- Monk Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Mystery Plays
- Victoria Bar
- Barker Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Abbey