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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Multangular Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring
- The George Fox Incident
- King Richard II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Olave
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- A New Walk
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- View from Station Rise
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Railway Station