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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- A New Walk
- York Bombed
- King Richard II and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Coat of Arms
- The White Rose of York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bone Trial Piece
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Art Gallery
- Is York Cursed?