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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Fishergate Bar
- George Leeman
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Castle Museum
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Crux's Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Second World War York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ripon College for Women
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Retreat
- Is York Cursed?
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower