Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Transport Moves On
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree Park
- The Red Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Medieval Minster
- York and the Holocaust
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Mary Ward