Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Union Gas Works
- Crest of York St John College
- The Railway Institute
- Teaching the Poor
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Yorkshire Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate