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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Helmet
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Assembly Rooms
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Dick Turpin
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- St William's Shrine