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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Helen
- The Horn of Ulf
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Black Death
- King Edward II and York
- The Medieval Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- Bootham School
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- John Carr - Architect
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Holy Trinity Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Anglian Burial Vessel