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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- York Garrison
- Barley Hall
- The New Theatre
- York Railway Station
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster after the Reformation
- New Shopping Centres
- Guy Fawkes
- Our Lady's Row
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Castle
- Norman Window Frame
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Airfield
- King Richard II and York