Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jubbergate
- The County Court House
- Stonegate
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Monk Bar
- King Richard III and York
- The Red Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Black Death
- Walmgate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch