Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The New Theatre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Abbot's House
- A New University
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Basilica
- View from Station Rise
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Female Prison
- Guy Fawkes
- Minster Library
- The Mansion House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Chamber Pot