Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- New Shopping Centres
- Micklegate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Transport Moves On
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Mansion House
- King Richard II and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends
- Teaching the Poor