Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Cawood Sword
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Judges Lodging
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Council of Arles
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King Richard III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mary Ward
- Ouse Bridge
- John Carr - Architect