Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Coins
- The York Hoard
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Sword Pommel
- George Leeman
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward II and York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- New Shopping Centres
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses