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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Mystery Plays
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham Bar
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Cross
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Leeman
- Lendal Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Multangular Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Statue of Napoleon