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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The First Railway Station
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Head Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bone Trial Piece
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Cross
- Inscription to Hecules
- A New University
- Minster Library
- The Retreat
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- New Earswick
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Columba's United Reformed Church