Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Ripon College for Women
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway Institute
- King Richard II and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Fairfax House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Retreat
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jubbergate
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters