Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward I and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Teaching the Poor
- Our Lady's Row
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Mansion House
- Water Lanes
- Fishergate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Walmgate Bar
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Red Tower