Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fairfax House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Anglian Carving
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Minster
- The New Theatre
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- John Carr - Architect
- Jubbergate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- First World War Memorial
- Statue of an Athlete
- Yorkshire Museum
- Teaching the Poor