Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- New Earswick
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The George Fox Incident
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Shambles
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Guy Fawkes
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Helmet
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Garrison
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Edward II and York