Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Medieval Prisons
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fire in the Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- St William's Shrine
- Fishergate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- A New Vision For York
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard II and York
- Vikings and Christianity