Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- John Carr - Architect
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Crest of York St John College
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Abbey
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Railway Station
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York