Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Head Pot
- The Red Tower
- First World War York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Treasurer's House
- The Retreat
- Lendal Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Bootham School
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fairfax House
- Water Lanes
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Council of Arles
- Norman Window Frame
- A New Walk