Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Castle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Judges Lodging
- The York Observatory
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Minster
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Black Death
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- View from Station Rise
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of the Standard