Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Monk Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Railway Station
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward I and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fire in the Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Greyfriars
- Margaret Clitherow