Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Victoria Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Is York Cursed?
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Coins
- The End of the Abbey