Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Red Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- Fairfax House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers