Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Is York Cursed?
- The End of the Abbey
- The Greyfriars
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Norman Window Frame
- Industrial Upheaval
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Castle
- York Castle Museum
- The Mansion House
- A New Walk
- Ripon College for Women
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'