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 City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York's Airfield
- Bootham Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Council of Arles
- Feeding Roman York
- Sixties York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame