Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A Pipkin
- John Carr - Architect
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Ripon College for Women
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The County Court House
- Viking Silk Cap
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A New Vision For York
- Transport Moves On
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Mithras and Arimanius
- View from Station Rise