Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- The Black Death
- Stonegate
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Basilica
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman House
- The Shambles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Walmgate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- New Shopping Centres
- The White Rose of York