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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Judges Lodging
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Cawood Sword
- The 1190 Massacre
- George Leeman
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Barley Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Jubbergate
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham School