Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Sixties York
- The Norman House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Cross
- Barley Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Art Gallery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Ripon College for Women
- The First Railway Station
- The Battle of Marston Moor