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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- The Shambles
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Castle
- A New University
- The First Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Art Gallery
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Airfield
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Castle
- Margaret Clitherow
- The End of the Abbey