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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- The Abbot's House
- St Crux's Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Female Prison
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Coins
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Carving