Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Helen
- York Central Library
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Walmgate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- Barker Tower
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Castle Museum
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Norman Window Frame