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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- Micklegate Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Minster
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fairfax House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- Margaret Clitherow
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A New Walk