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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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Olave
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Olive Oil Container
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War York
- The Abbot's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Art Gallery