Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Bootham Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Airfield
- The Railway Institute
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Retreat
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Sword Pommel