Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Abbey
- Crest of York St John College
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The George Fox Incident
- De Grey Rooms
- Fishergate Bar
- Mary Ward
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Olave
- The York Helmet