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 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 Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- The Council of Arles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The George Fox Incident
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Norman House
- The Mystery Plays