Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Garrison
- Viking Boot
- King Edward II and York
- Olive Oil Container
- The Mansion House
- Vikings and Christianity
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- George Leeman
- York Castle Museum