Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Multangular Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece
- Lendal Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- The George Fox Incident
- Middleham Jewel
- Norman Window Frame
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Pilgrimage of Grace