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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The County Court House
- A New Vision For York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Victoria Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- De Grey Rooms
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Minster Library
- Statue of Napoleon