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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Guy Fawkes
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Barker Tower
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman House
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Male Grooming