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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Hoard
- Olive Oil Container
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Helmet
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The George Fox Incident
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- First World War York
- View from Station Rise
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Is York Cursed?
- Treasurer's House
- Cinema Comes to York