Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- A New University
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- View from Station Rise
- The Roman Fortress
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Retreat