Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Medieval Abbey
- King's Manor - Victorian
- A New Walk
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Crux's Church
- A Pipkin
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ripon College for Women
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- Judges Lodging
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree Park