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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Greyfriars
- Margaret Clitherow
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Boot
- First World War Memorial