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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Council of Arles
- The 1190 Massacre
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Garrison
- York in the fifteenth Century