Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Black Death
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Shambles
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- New Earswick
- Monk Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Olave
- Mary Ward
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Silk Cap