Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Scarborough Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Transport Moves On
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool