Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New Walk
- William Etty, Artist
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard III and York
- Sixties York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A Pipkin