Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Church of St Olave
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Boot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Railway Station
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate