Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The White Rose of York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Silk Cap
- Alcuin of York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- Bootham Bar
- The Hospitium
- Monk Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Mystery Plays