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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- First World War York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Treasurer's House
- Jubbergate
- York Railway Station
- Ripon College for Women
- The Railway Institute
- Rowntree Park
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Micklegate Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Chimney Pot