Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Lendal Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- The Council of Arles
- William Etty, Artist
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster in Viking Times