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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Olave
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Hospitium
- Treasurer's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Bar Convent
- Royal Station Hotel
- Industrial Upheaval
- The New Theatre
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Retreat
- Church of All Saints Pavement