Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Castle Museum
- The Shambles
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Richard II and York
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Treasurer's House
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman House
- Crest of York St John College
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Silk Cap
- Walmgate Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Rebuilt in Stone