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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Bone Trial Piece
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Helen
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Shopping Centres
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of the Standard