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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Bronze weights
- The Medieval Minster
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Coins
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fishergate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Retreat
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York