Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Mansion House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fishergate Bar
- The Female Prison
- A New Walk
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Roman Fortress
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster in the 20th Century