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 City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward II and York
- York Railway Station
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Cinema Comes to York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Red Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- Glazed Medieval Jug