Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Union Gas Works
- The Basilica
- First World War York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fire in the Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate