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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Shambles
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Fishergate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Holy Trinity Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Cross
- Anglian Hanging Bowl