Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- Fire in the Minster
- King Edward III and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- Middleham Jewel
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Arm Ring
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Ripon College for Women
- Constantius Chlorus
- Victoria Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Hospitium
- Treasurer's House
- Micklegate Bar