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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- Alcuin of York
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The End of the Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Art Gallery
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Basilica
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle