Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Railway Institute
- A New Walk
- King Edward III and York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- George Leeman
- Second World War York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Pilgrimage of Grace