Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Is York Cursed?
- Ouse Bridge
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Leeman
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Abbot's House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Cross
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The 1190 Massacre