Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Constantius Chlorus
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Dick Turpin
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- The Horn of Ulf
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Garrison
- Inside the Roman Fortress