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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- John Carr - Architect
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- View from Station Rise
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- The Shambles
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool