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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Railway Institute
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bootham School
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Richard II and York
- The Hospitium
- Minster Library
- Teaching the Poor
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cinema Comes to York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bones of a Roman Combatant