Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward II and York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Victoria Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Ouse Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Art Gallery