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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze weights
- Viking Sword Pommel
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Black Death
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Abbey
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Castle
- Bootham School