Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Shambles
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Minster
- Statue of the God Mars
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and the Holocaust
- John Carr - Architect
- The End of the Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- View from Station Rise
- The Multangular Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Edward III and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Burial Vessel