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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New Walk
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Head Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Olive Oil Container
- Micklegate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Greyfriars
- The County Court House
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Norman Minster