Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Silk Cap
- First World War Memorial
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Art Gallery
- A New Walk
- The Greyfriars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Garrison
- York Central Library