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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- The Roman Fortress
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Walmgate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Is York Cursed?