Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Barker Tower
- King Edward I and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Ouse Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- William Etty, Artist