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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Lendal Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Dick Turpin
- First World War York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Male Grooming
- Walmgate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- New Earswick
- The Council of Arles
- Is York Cursed?
- Middleham Jewel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- View from Station Rise
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels