Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York and the Holocaust
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Central Library
- The Shambles
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham School
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Clifford's Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New University