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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Coins
- The Medieval Minster
- The Guildhall
- First World War York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Teaching the Poor
- York Garrison
- York Central Library
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mystery Plays
- The York Helmet
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window