Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Transport Moves On
- York Garrison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- York and the Holocaust
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Richard III and York
- Ouse Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Victoria Bar
- The Red Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Coins