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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Retreat
- Viking Boot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of an Athlete
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Treasurer's House
- Church of All Saints Pavement