Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Walmgate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Airfield
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Union Gas Works
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Boot
- Judges Lodging
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms
- Lendal Tower