Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- The York Observatory
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Cawood Sword
- York Bombed
- Treasurer's House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Horn of Ulf
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of an Athlete
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Prisons
- The Female Prison
- Walmgate Bar
- Fire in the Minster