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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- William Etty, Artist
- A Pipkin
- First World War York
- St Crux's Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Cross
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- The First Railway Station
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward III and York