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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The First Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- New Shopping Centres
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Our Lady's Row
- The Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Mystery Plays
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- New Earswick
- Bootham School
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre