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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- The Assembly Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- A New University
- The Medieval Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- Fairfax House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Red Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'