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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Red Tower
- Mary Ward
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Jubbergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Norman Window Frame