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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Observatory
- King Richard II and York
- The Basilica
- Ripon College for Women
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Alcuin of York
- A Pipkin
- Lendal Bridge
- New Earswick
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of St Olave
- Jubbergate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid