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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Castle Museum
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- The Guildhall
- Rowntree Park
- The Norman Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- Medieval Prisons
- Bone Trial Piece
- Victoria Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mary Ward
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers