Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fire in the Minster
- Monk Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- The Shambles
- The End of the Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward I and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Observatory
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Boot