Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Cross
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Mary Ward
- York Art Gallery
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Roman Fortress
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Victoria Bar
- The Shambles
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Helen