Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Basilica
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inscription to Hecules
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Olave
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The York Helmet
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Garrison
- The New Theatre
- Monk Bar