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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- First World War York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New Walk
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Airfield
- The First Railway Station
- Jewbury Cemetery
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Middleham Jewel
- Ouse Bridge
- New Earswick