Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Tower
- King Richard III and York
- The York Hoard
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Castle
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Retreat
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Judges Lodging
- The Crossed Keys Symbol