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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The White Rose of York
- 62 Low Petergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Victoria Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Edward II and York
- George Leeman
- St William's Shrine
- Barker Tower