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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Ripon College for Women
- York Garrison
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A Pipkin
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Minster
- The Bar Convent
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The County Court House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'