Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Olive Oil Container
- Ripon College for Women
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fairfax House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Micklegate Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- York Union Gas Works