Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Shambles
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward I and York
- Ripon College for Women
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inscription to Hecules
- A New Walk
- Viking Coins
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Skeldergate Bridge