Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Coins
- The Female Prison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Red Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Art Gallery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Castle
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard