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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of Napoleon
- Industrial Upheaval
- Royal Station Hotel
- Fire in the Minster
- First World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Olave
- John Carr - Architect
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Ouse Bridge
- The First Minster
- Lendal Tower