Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and the Holocaust
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Abbot's House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of the Standard
- Guy Fawkes
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Head Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- Judges Lodging
- Fairfax House