Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Treasurer's House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- John Carr - Architect
- The Hospitium
- First World War Memorial
- A New Vision For York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cinema Comes to York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Minster Library
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Crux's Church
- The York Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity