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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward III and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Lendal Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Treasurer's House
- First World War Memorial
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Olive Oil Container
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- New Shopping Centres
- Ouse Bridge
- The Cawood Sword