Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Norman Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Coins
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Bombed
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Helen
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Castle Museum
- Walmgate Bar