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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The First Minster
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Coat of Arms
- A New University
- A New Walk
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard III and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- View from Station Rise
- Minster Library
- The Female Prison
- Gold Finger Ring
- Barley Hall