Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Norman Castle
- A New Vision For York
- The Roman Fortress
- John Carr - Architect
- Cinema Comes to York
- Crest of York St John College
- Transport Moves On
- Dick Turpin
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Gold Finger Ring
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall