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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Red Tower
- The Female Prison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vikings and Christianity
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Mansion House
- A New Vision For York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Council of Arles
- The First Minster
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa