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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The 1190 Massacre
- Church of St Helen
- The Hospitium
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- John Carr - Architect
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Retreat
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fishergate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War York