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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Cross
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Boot
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Minster
- York Bombed
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The County Court House
- Cinema Comes to York