Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The New Theatre
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Judges Lodging
- Crest of York St John College
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Council of Arles
- The Bar Convent
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jubbergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate