Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Is York Cursed?
- The Hospitium
- The York Helmet
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- First World War York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Mansion House