Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward I and York
- Victoria Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Mystery Plays
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Earswick