Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inscription to Hecules
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman Castle
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of the God Mars
- The White Rose of York
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward II and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels