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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Constantius Chlorus
- King's Manor - Victorian
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ripon College for Women
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street