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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Bootham School
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Constantius Chlorus
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Statue of Napoleon
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Anglian Cross
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Bombed