Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Richard III and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- The Mansion House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Monk Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- The Shambles
- Inscription to Hecules
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of St Helen
- Anglian Cross