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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- The Horn of Ulf
- Statue of Napoleon
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Victorian Prison Building
- John Carr - Architect
- Walmgate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The End of the Abbey
- A New Walk
- Fairfax House
- King Edward I and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Mystery Plays
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop