Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Cawood Sword
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Stonegate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Retreat
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Monk Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward III and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fire in the Minster