Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- The Guildhall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Railway Institute
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Abbot's House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Lendal Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fire in the Minster
- Second World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- New Shopping Centres
- Mary Ward