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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Victoria Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward II and York
- Sixties York
- The Greyfriars
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Finger Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- Yorkshire Museum