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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Industrial Upheaval
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Central Library
- Micklegate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- A New Vision For York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The First Minster
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Chimney Pot