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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Coins
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman Minster
- York Central Library
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Hoard
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Retreat
- King Edward II and York
- Second World War York
- Holy Trinity Church