Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Red Tower
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rowntree Park
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Treasurer's House
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Tombstone of Julia Velva