Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Guy Fawkes
- King Richard III and York
- Is York Cursed?
- New Shopping Centres
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of an Athlete
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Horn of Ulf
- The End of the Abbey
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fire in the Minster