Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Treasurer's House
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Barker Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Helen
- The Retreat
- New Shopping Centres
- St William's Shrine
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Our Lady's Row