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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Roman Head Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- The Black Death
- Mary Ward
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Greyfriars
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Barker Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The First Railway Station