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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Lendal Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Greyfriars
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Railway Station
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Railway Institute
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- John Carr - Architect
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Female Prison
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'