Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Roman Fortress
- The Abbot's House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- A Pipkin
- New Shopping Centres
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The First Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Black Death
- Second World War York
- Bootham Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses