Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Carving
- View from Station Rise
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Stonegate
- A New Vision For York
- Sixties York
- Norman Window Frame
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Helmet