Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- St William's Shrine
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of the Standard
- Second World War York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Gold Finger Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- Water Lanes
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- First World War York
- Norman Window Frame