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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The 1190 Massacre
- Micklegate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Water Lanes
- Dick Turpin
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Norman Window Frame
- York Union Gas Works
- Clifford's Tower
- Jubbergate
- The Debtors' Prison