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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Castle Museum
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece
- The New Theatre
- The Bar Convent
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Micklegate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Airfield