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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Rowntree Park
- The Norman Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Carving
- Bootham School
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Victoria Bar
- York Railway Station
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom