Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The 1190 Massacre
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Multangular Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Teaching the Poor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Helmet
- Fairfax House
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson