Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- A New University
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Retreat
- Mithras and Arimanius
- John Carr - Architect
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row