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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Dick Turpin
- Clifford's Tower
- Water Lanes
- York and the Holocaust
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Castle Museum
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Fairfax House