Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Mansion House
- Walmgate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Central Library