Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Barley Hall
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Norman House
- Judges Lodging
- The Greyfriars
- First World War Memorial
- John Carr - Architect
- King Richard II and York
- King Edward III and York
- The First Minster
- Jubbergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mary Ward
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart