Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Richard III and York
- The Cawood Sword
- Fire in the Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- The Basilica
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Water Lanes
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Treasurer's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- Mary Ward