Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- Minster Library
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The County Court House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Hoard
- All Saints Church, North Street