Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Mansion House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Scarborough Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- The Bar Convent
- The Guildhall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- Olive Oil Container
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- A New Walk
- The Pilgrimage of Grace