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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Art Gallery
- The Black Death
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- A New Walk
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Mary Ward