Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Walk
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Middleham Jewel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Coat of Arms
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Cawood Sword
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers