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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Hoard
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Ripon College for Women
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New University
- The York Observatory
- King Edward I and York
- The Abbot's House
- Aldwark Synagogue