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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Lendal Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Monk Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Roman Fortress
- First World War Memorial
- The Retreat
- York's Airfield
- King Edward II and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Holocaust
- The White Rose of York
- Judges Lodging
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity