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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A Pipkin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- Second World War York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of St Helen
- First World War Memorial
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The York Helmet
- The Shambles
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Central Library
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in the 20th Century