Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- A New Vision For York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Edward II and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Alcuin of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom