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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Norman Minster
- The Retreat
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mary Ward
- York Castle Museum
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- The Battle of the Standard
- Monk Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- The Bar Convent
- The County Court House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels