Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Abbot's House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Boot
- Yorkshire Museum
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Victoria Bar
- The York Hoard
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- Gold Arm Ring
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Roman Chimney Pot