Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- The Guildhall
- Guy Fawkes
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The First Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- George Leeman