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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- York Union Gas Works
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Victoria Bar
- A New University
- Barker Tower
- George Leeman
- First World War York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Male Grooming
- Gold Arm Ring
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Pilgrimage of Grace