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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- De Grey Rooms
- The Black Death
- King Edward I and York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The First Minster
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Micklegate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward II and York
- The Council of Arles
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Female Prison