Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Our Lady's Row
- The Council of Arles
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Carving
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fairfax House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Fishergate Bar
- A New Walk
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Margaret Clitherow
- Anglian Cross
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York St John in the 20th Century