Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Water Lanes
- The County Court House
- The York Observatory
- King Edward II and York
- Lendal Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- The White Rose of York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Minster Library