Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The George Fox Incident
- St William's Shrine
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Head Pot
- St Crux's Church
- Fire in the Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription to Hecules
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The New Theatre
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Helmet
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers