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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Abbot's House
- York Central Library
- King Edward I and York
- Guy Fawkes
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Second World War York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barley Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Water Lanes
- Monk Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York