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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- A New Vision For York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- George Leeman
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The George Fox Incident
- De Grey Rooms
- Stonegate
- The Norman Abbey
- The Medieval Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward II and York
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva