Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Greyfriars
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Railway Institute
- The End of the Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Anglian Cross