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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Stonegate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Alcuin of York
- De Grey Rooms
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Richard III and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The York Helmet
- The Basilica
- The Roman Fortress
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York