Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- First World War York
- York and the Holocaust
- The Red Tower
- Monk Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Council of Arles
- The Basilica
- Rowntree Park
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Barker Tower
- A New Walk
- The Retreat
- Fire in the Minster