Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Silk Cap
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward III and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Vikings and Christianity
- St William's Shrine
- York Union Gas Works
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Holy Trinity Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York