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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze weights
- Olive Oil Container
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Monk Bar
- Viking Coins
- Military Belt Fitting
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Black Death
- King Edward III and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree Park