Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- George Leeman
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Female Prison
- Gold Finger Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Richard II and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Middleham Jewel