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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The 1190 Massacre
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- George Leeman
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Boot
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Our Lady's Row
- Guy Fawkes
- Olive Oil Container