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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The New Theatre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Bar Convent
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- First World War Memorial
- York Bombed
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Railway Station
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A Pipkin