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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Second World War York
- The Basilica
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The County Court House
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- William Etty, Artist
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- Medieval Chamber Pot