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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The York Hoard
- King Richard III and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- De Grey Rooms
- Alcuin of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of Napoleon
- First World War York
- York's Airfield
- Feeding Roman York
- Walmgate Bar