Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Fire in the Minster
- Treasurer's House
- Is York Cursed?
- Walmgate Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Union Gas Works
- The Female Prison
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Lendal Tower
- The Guildhall
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Industrial Upheaval