Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fishergate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman Castle
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mary Ward
- The Abbot's House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Assembly Rooms
- Second World War York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid