Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Edward I and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Royal Station Hotel
- The New Theatre
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The First Railway Station
- The York Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mary Ward