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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York's Airfield
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Gold Arm Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Teaching the Poor
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King Richard III and York
- York Central Library
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cinema Comes to York