Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Judges Lodging
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward I and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- John Carr - Architect
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- De Grey Rooms
- York Union Gas Works
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Roman Fortress
- The York Helmet
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Carving
- The Red Tower
- Yorkshire Museum