Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Jubbergate
- The New Theatre
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- Second World War York
- Stonegate
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Barker Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Union Gas Works
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Artists, Writers and Scientists