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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Railway Station
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The End of the Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- First World War York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Lendal Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Treasurer's House
- Our Lady's Row
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Burial Vessel