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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inscription to Hecules
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward III and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- View from Station Rise
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bootham School
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Helen
- Crest of York St John College
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Male Grooming