Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- First World War Memorial
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barley Hall
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Olive Oil Container
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Treasurer's House
- Teaching the Poor
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Mansion House
- York in the fifteenth Century