Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The York Helmet
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Middleham Jewel
- New Earswick
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman Minster