Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Minster Library
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Constantius Chlorus
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Abbot's House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Treasurer's House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Trams Pulled by Horses