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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Helen
- The Council of Arles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Holy Trinity Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Our Lady's Row
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Airfield
- Second World War York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Crest of York St John College