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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Lendal Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Railway Institute
- Statue of Napoleon
- The First Minster
- The Bar Convent
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ripon College for Women
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Boot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- 62 Low Petergate