Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and the Holocaust
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mary Ward
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Jubbergate
- Barker Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Carving
- Plum Cakes for Christmas