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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Is York Cursed?
- The York Hoard
- Feeding Roman York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Guildhall
- Rowntree Park
- Micklegate Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Military Belt Fitting
- The George Fox Incident
- The New Theatre
- Statue of an Athlete