Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Lendal Tower
- New Earswick
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Airfield
- Ripon College for Women
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Constantius Chlorus