Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Boot
- New Earswick
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Castle Museum
- Sixties York
- Guy Fawkes
- Clifford's Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Scarborough Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War York