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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Ripon College for Women
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Treasurer's House
- Jubbergate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The County Court House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of the Standard
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The York Observatory
- View from Station Rise
- The Battle of Marston Moor