Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- The 1190 Massacre
- Minster Library
- Water Lanes
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Barker Tower
- The York Helmet
- The Retreat
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Garrison
- Transport Moves On
- View from Station Rise
- Silver Strap Ends
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster after the Reformation