Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Mystery Plays
- Ripon College for Women
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Second World War York
- Alcuin of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rebuilt in Stone
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Castle Museum
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels