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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mansion House
- The Shambles
- York Castle Museum
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Retreat
- The First Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Coins
- A New Walk
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Helmet
- The Roman Fortress
- Rebuilt in Stone