Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Bombed
- The Abbot's House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Railway Institute
- Water Lanes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Shambles
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Silk Cap