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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Council of Arles
- Treasurer's House
- The Norman Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- The Black Death
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Yorkshire Museum
- Teaching the Poor
- A New Vision For York
- Middleham Jewel
- York Garrison
- Daniel Defoe's York