Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Middleham Jewel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Anglian Carving
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Medieval Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- Viking Boot
- Barley Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- York Art Gallery