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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- King Richard II and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Micklegate Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- Daniel Defoe's York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Mystery Plays
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Horn of Ulf
- Treasurer's House