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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Roman Fortress
- The Debtors' Prison
- New Shopping Centres
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Cross
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The George Fox Incident
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- First World War York
- St William's Shrine
- The Cawood Sword
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Union Gas Works
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart