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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Statue of Napoleon
- Second World War York
- The Norman Abbey
- King Richard III and York
- Mary Ward
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bronze weights
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Head Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Clifford's Tower
- The Guildhall
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fire in the Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel