Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Mystery Plays
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Coins
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Central Library
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Micklegate Bar