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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- York Union Gas Works
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Guy Fawkes
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Is York Cursed?
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- Stonegate
- The Medieval Castle
- Alcuin of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Vikings and Christianity