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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- York Union Gas Works
- The Medieval Abbey
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- Fairfax House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham School
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Ouse Bridge
- View from Station Rise
- The Guildhall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Retreat
- Anglian Cross