Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Mansion House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Norman Window Frame
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Union Gas Works
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The White Rose of York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Burial Vessel