Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Coins
- Olive Oil Container
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Abbot's House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Guildhall
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward III and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Medieval Prisons
- Central Methodist Chapel