Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Fishergate Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Council of Arles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Norman Window Frame
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Minster
- Lendal Tower