Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Castle
- Central Methodist Chapel
- View from Station Rise
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bone Trial Piece
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Edward II and York
- The Basilica
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Norman Abbey
- The First Railway Station