Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Castle
- The White Rose of York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Coins
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- First World War Memorial
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Cawood Sword
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- Yorkshire Museum
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York