Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Yorkshire Museum
- The First Railway Station
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Retreat
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Head Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Richard II and York
- Dick Turpin
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Barley Hall
- York Bombed
- First World War Memorial