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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Holy Trinity Church
- De Grey Rooms
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Female Prison
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Roman Fortress
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Olave
- Our Lady's Row
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head