Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Minster Library
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Richard II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Basilica
- York's Coat of Arms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The County Court House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Olave
- Scarborough Bridge