Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Crux's Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The York Observatory
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- Stonegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Cross