Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Castle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- Statue of Napoleon
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard II and York
- Medieval Prisons
- Barley Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Retreat
- Eric Bloodaxe