Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars
- Margaret Clitherow
- Clifford's Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Barker Tower
- The York Observatory
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Treasurer's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Gods and Goddesses