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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Bar Convent
- York Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Art Gallery
- A New University
- Second World War York
- Guy Fawkes
- Alcuin of York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Is York Cursed?