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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Assembly Rooms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Cinema Comes to York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Dick Turpin
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The First Railway Station
- The Debtors' Prison
- Fishergate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends