Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Helmet
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Coins
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Hoard
- York Garrison
- Statue of Napoleon
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bronze weights
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Black Death
- Holy Trinity Church