Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Hoard
- Water Lanes
- Lendal Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Barley Hall
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Shambles
- The End of the Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St William's Shrine
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree Park
- Victoria Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King's Manor - Victorian