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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Bone Trial Piece
- Gold Finger Ring
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Bar Convent
- Water Lanes
- Minster Library
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect
- The Basilica
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Crest of York St John College
- New Shopping Centres
- Bronze weights