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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Stonegate
- York Garrison
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- The Red Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The George Fox Incident
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- John Carr - Architect
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Feeding Roman York