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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Treasurer's House
- A New Vision For York
- The Norman Abbey
- The York Observatory
- Monk Bar
- The Mansion House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of an Athlete
- De Grey Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Is York Cursed?
- Walmgate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Male Grooming