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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Olave
- John Carr - Architect
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Edward II and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Helen
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription to Hecules
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- Margaret Clitherow