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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- New Earswick
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Norman Window Frame
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of the God Mars
- Ouse Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva