Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The First Railway Station
- The Retreat
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Royal Station Hotel