Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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.
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Barley Hall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Art Gallery
- The Roman Fortress
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Basilica
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fire in the Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- The Hospitium
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Guildhall