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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of an Athlete
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barker Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- The Retreat
- Lendal Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mansion House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Observatory