Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Bombed
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Central Library
- The Shambles
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- George Leeman
- Micklegate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Female Prison
- The Bar Convent
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Medieval Prisons
- The Battle of the Standard