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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Multangular Tower
- King Richard III and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Ouse Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Observatory
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Crux's Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The White Rose of York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Fire in the Minster