Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Observatory
- Statue of an Athlete
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Norman Abbey
- Church of St Olave
- Stonegate
- Bootham Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Debtors' Prison
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Edward II and York
- The Hospitium
- The End of the Abbey
- The Bar Convent
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mary Ward