Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Cawood Sword
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barley Hall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Guy Fawkes
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Retreat
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Olive Oil Container