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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- First World War York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Leeman
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Royal Station Hotel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Red Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Helmet
- Minster Library