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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Jubbergate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Central Library
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Second World War York
- A New Vision For York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Lendal Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Railway Station
- Amber Bead Workshop