Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The First Railway Station
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Judges Lodging
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Stonegate
- York Art Gallery
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries