Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Second World War York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- View from Station Rise
- Jubbergate
- Barley Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Norman Castle
- Monk Bar
- The First Railway Station
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The County Court House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Hanging Bowl