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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Greyfriars
- York Bombed
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Helmet
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Monk Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Mystery Plays
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Male Grooming