Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- New Earswick
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Arm Ring
- St William's Shrine
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- View from Station Rise
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Basilica
- York's Medieval Synagogue