Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- View from Station Rise
- York's Coat of Arms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Crest of York St John College
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mystery Plays
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- De Grey Rooms
- Bootham Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop