Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Abbot's House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward I and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The County Court House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Crux's Church
- Stonegate
- Judges Lodging
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers