Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Head Pot
- A New Walk
- Judges Lodging
- The Black Death
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool