Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- New Earswick
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The End of the Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Horn of Ulf
- Yorkshire Museum
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Holy Trinity Church
- Is York Cursed?