Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Constantius Chlorus
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Greyfriars
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Multangular Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Edward III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- York Central Library
- The York Helmet
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Guy Fawkes