Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The White Rose of York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Yorkshire Museum
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Bombed
- Water Lanes
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New University
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'