Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Monk Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Alcuin of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Olave
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy