Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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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...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The New Theatre
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward I and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Eric Bloodaxe
- William Etty, Artist
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- Ouse Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue