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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward I and York
- The First Railway Station
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Statue of the God Mars
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Monk Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends