Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Carving
- The New Theatre
- The County Court House
- Alcuin of York
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fishergate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A Pipkin
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Richard III and York