Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Stonegate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Micklegate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Bar
- The Guildhall
- Fishergate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Sixties York
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Prisons
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Bar Convent
- Minster Library