Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- George Leeman
- New Earswick
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The York Helmet
- York Central Library
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Medieval Castle
- Crest of York St John College
- The Mansion House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Fire in the Minster
- Ouse Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- Barker Tower