Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- Lendal Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Bar Convent
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Garrison
- York's Coat of Arms
- The George Fox Incident
- The York Hoard
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- The Council of Arles