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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bootham School
- The Norman Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Abbey
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Assembly Rooms
- Statue of the God Mars
- Treasurer's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Minster Library
- Lendal Bridge
- The Guildhall