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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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Observatory
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Guildhall
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Head Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Yorkshire Museum
- Monk Bar
- The Multangular Tower