Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Walk
- Second World War York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Norman Minster
- The Shambles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Black Death
- King Edward II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bootham Bar
- Monk Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street