Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Victoria Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A Pipkin
- The Multangular Tower
- New Earswick
- King Edward I and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Mystery Plays
- Teaching the Poor
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bone Trial Piece
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- William Etty, Artist