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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- William Etty, Artist
- Dick Turpin
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- A Pipkin
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Guildhall
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman Castle
- York and the Holocaust
- The County Court House
- View from Station Rise
- St Crux's Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Prisons