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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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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.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Walmgate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Scarborough Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Horn of Ulf
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Battle of the Standard