Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Crest of York St John College
- Bone Trial Piece
- Stonegate
- King Edward III and York
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Shambles
- Viking Boot
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Carving
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Victorian Prison Building