Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Water Lanes
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Treasurer's House
- Teaching the Poor
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- First World War Memorial
- The White Rose of York
- The First Railway Station
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Richard III and York