Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Garrison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- New Shopping Centres
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Airfield
- The Black Death
- The Roman Fortress
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers