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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Finger Ring
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Union Gas Works
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- William Etty, Artist
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Norman Window Frame
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Monk Bar