Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Shambles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The York Hoard
- The Hospitium
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Coins
- The Newgate Cross Shaft