Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Coins
- York Garrison
- The Railway Institute
- The Multangular Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze weights
- Second World War York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of St Olave
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Basilica
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Inscription from Fortress Gate