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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Guy Fawkes
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- The Basilica
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Female Prison
- The County Court House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Walmgate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Cawood Sword
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Transport Moves On