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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Bombed
- York Garrison
- Viking Boot
- The White Rose of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Railway Station
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The First Railway Station
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Debtors' Prison
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Medieval Castle