Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Head Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- The Abbot's House
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mansion House
- Fire in the Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War York
- The Retreat
- Norman Window Frame