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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Mystery Plays
- The Retreat
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Shambles
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New Vision For York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- 62 Low Petergate
- Anglian Burial Vessel