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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Olave
- Is York Cursed?
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fairfax House
- Ouse Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Head Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- New Shopping Centres
- The Multangular Tower
- York Central Library