Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Roman Fortress
- Stonegate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Treasurer's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fishergate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- The First Railway Station
- St Crux's Church
- Barley Hall
- A New University
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Council of Arles