Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- View from Station Rise
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Silk Cap
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- 62 Low Petergate
- York and the Holocaust
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Castle Museum
- The Mansion House
- Ripon College for Women
- Walmgate Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'