Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- The Mansion House
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Coins
- First World War York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Victoria Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Multangular Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Garrison
- The Bar Convent
- Queen Margaret's Arch