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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of St Helen
- York's Coat of Arms
- John Carr - Architect
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Walmgate Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Water Lanes
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Alcuin of York
- New Shopping Centres
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Arm Ring
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Middleham Jewel
- Barley Hall
- Fairfax House