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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Bar Convent
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Battle of the Standard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Walmgate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Castle Museum
- A New Walk
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Clifford's Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The White Rose of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Central Library