Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward I and York
- The Norman Minster
- Ripon College for Women
- York Railway Station
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel