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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- A Pipkin
- Military Belt Fitting
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Feeding Roman York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Medieval Castle
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Castle Museum
- Lendal Bridge
- The York Helmet
- Jubbergate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze weights