Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Railway Station
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Coins
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Fishergate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of St Helen
- The Railway King: George Hudson