Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A Pipkin
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- William Etty, Artist
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York Railway Station
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Olave
- The Black Death