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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- The Norman House
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward II and York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- New Earswick
- A Pipkin
- View from Station Rise
- Rowntree Park
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Art Gallery
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Red Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed