Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Guildhall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Middleham Jewel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Teaching the Poor
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower
- Sixties York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The First Railway Station