Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- George Leeman
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Cross
- The York Helmet
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Silk Cap
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Gold Arm Ring
- 62 Low Petergate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rebuilt in Stone