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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Jubbergate
- Barker Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The New Theatre
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- Barley Hall
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Coins
- St Crux's Church
- The Railway Institute
- The Battle of Marston Moor