Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Railway Institute
- Judges Lodging
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- De Grey Rooms
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Central Library
- Barley Hall
- St Leonard's Hospital