Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Jubbergate
- Judges Lodging
- York Garrison
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Our Lady's Row
- Sixties York
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk