Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Central Library
- York Castle Museum
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Teaching the Poor
- Vikings and Christianity
- York's Airfield
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ouse Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Mansion House