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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The County Court House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Shambles
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate