Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- A New Walk
- A New University
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Council of Arles
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Cawood Sword
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Olive Oil Container
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall