Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Railway Station
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Council of Arles
- York Garrison
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Bar Convent
- 62 Low Petergate
- The New Theatre
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Mystery Plays
- Second World War York
- New Shopping Centres