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 Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rowntree Park
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Roman Fortress
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Silk Cap
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Coins
- The Multangular Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Norman Window Frame