Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Barker Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- The Multangular Tower
- The Retreat
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Coins
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Hoard
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bootham Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement