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
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- The Hospitium
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham School
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York Central Library
- The First Minster
- New Earswick
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles
- The 1190 Massacre
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Judges Lodging
- Ripon College for Women