Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fishergate Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Retreat
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Fairfax House
- Olive Oil Container
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Bombed
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church