Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Council of Arles
- First World War Memorial
- Alcuin of York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Guy Fawkes
- The Basilica
- The Norman Abbey
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Assembly Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Railway Station
- York Garrison
- A New University
- St Crux's Church
- The Mystery Plays
- Scarborough Bridge