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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Richard III and York
- The Retreat
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- York and the Holocaust
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Bridge
- Rowntree Park
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol