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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- A New Vision For York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Garrison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- A New University
- De Grey Rooms
- The End of the Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- The County Court House
- York Central Library
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in Viking Times