Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Olave
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Ouse Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Sixties York
- The Mystery Plays
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Coat of Arms
- Gold Finger Ring
- Minster Library
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey