Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- First World War Memorial
- Alcuin of York
- York's Airfield
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Olave
- The Basilica
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New University
- Our Lady's Row
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Vision For York
- The Shambles