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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Our Lady's Row
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Vision For York
- First World War York
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft