Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- Constantius Chlorus
- De Grey Rooms
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Bar Convent
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Water Lanes
- Viking Silk Cap
- Is York Cursed?
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Helen
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street