Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- John Carr - Architect
- Ouse Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Dick Turpin
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- De Grey Rooms
- The 1190 Massacre
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Art Gallery