Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Walk
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Shambles
- Gold Finger Ring
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church
- Jubbergate
- Medieval Prisons
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward I and York