Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Norman House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Richard II and York
- The Abbot's House
- The Hospitium
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Crossed Keys Symbol