Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Red Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Cross
- A New University
- St Crux's Church
- Treasurer's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Abbey
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mary Ward
- The Multangular Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning