Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Crest of York St John College
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barker Tower
- The Norman House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Railway Institute
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Head Pot