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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Mansion House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Black Death
- William Etty, Artist
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Feeding Roman York
- Ripon College for Women
- Middleham Jewel