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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- York and the Holocaust
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The White Rose of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Multangular Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Aldwark Synagogue
- First World War Memorial