Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- William Etty, Artist
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barley Hall
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Art Gallery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bronze weights
- The Norman Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Second World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fishergate Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Inside the Roman Fortress