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
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Micklegate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Second World War York
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- 62 Low Petergate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Crest of York St John College
- York Central Library
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Castle Museum
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Tower