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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Sixties York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Red Tower
- The Greyfriars
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Abbot's House
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- The Council of Arles
- Mary Ward
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Walmgate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Art Gallery
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters