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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- York and the Holocaust
- Stonegate
- George Leeman
- Clifford's Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- The George Fox Incident
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of an Athlete
- New Earswick
- Olive Oil Container
- Military Belt Fitting
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy