Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Our Lady's Row
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward III and York
- The George Fox Incident
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Boot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- First World War York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bootham School
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The New Theatre