Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- View from Station Rise
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- Mary Ward
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Coins
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 18th Century