Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Mansion House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cinema Comes to York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Abbot's House
- The Roman Fortress
- The Shambles
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Bar Convent
- The New Theatre
- Barley Hall