Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Assembly Rooms
- Alcuin of York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window