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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree Park
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Head Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of an Athlete
- Transport Moves On
- William Etty, Artist
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Burial Vessel