Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Our Lady's Row
- Industrial Upheaval
- Crest of York St John College
- York Union Gas Works
- The White Rose of York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman House
- The Roman Fortress
- The Shambles
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Victoria Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol