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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fire in the Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Olave
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Ripon College for Women
- The George Fox Incident
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Jubbergate
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Clifford's Tower