Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of an Athlete
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Micklegate Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The White Rose of York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Military Belt Fitting