Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- John Carr - Architect
- The York Helmet
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A Pipkin
- Second World War York
- Lendal Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of the Standard
- Alcuin of York
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Edward II and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Railway King: George Hudson