Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- 62 Low Petergate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Is York Cursed?
- The Red Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription to Hecules
- Royal Station Hotel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- A Pipkin
- Medieval Prisons
- Bone Trial Piece
- Statue of an Athlete
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy