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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- First World War York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fairfax House
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The First Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mansion House
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake