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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Micklegate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Olive Oil Container
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Guildhall
- The Greyfriars
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Mansion House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Is York Cursed?