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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Gold Arm Ring
- The First Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Medieval Prisons
- Lendal Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor - Victorian