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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Black Death
- Crest of York St John College
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- Clifford's Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Treasurer's House
- York Castle Museum
- King Richard III and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Coat of Arms
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bronze weights