Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Red Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Abbot's House
- Alcuin of York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Greyfriars
- Our Lady's Row
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- William Etty, Artist
- The Hospitium