Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Sixties York
- King Edward III and York
- York Garrison
- Viking Male Grooming
- Stonegate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Abbey
- York Railway Station
- The First Minster
- St William's Shrine
- The County Court House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Red Tower
- Fishergate Bar