Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Water Lanes
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Fire in the Minster