Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Middleham Jewel
- Barker Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- View from Station Rise
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Black Death
- The Mansion House
- Teaching the Poor
- The New Theatre
- Olive Oil Container
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head