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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- York Bombed
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Helmet
- The Norman Castle
- The County Court House
- St Crux's Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Coat of Arms
- De Grey Rooms
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel