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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New Walk
- York Garrison
- King Edward I and York
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Castle
- The End of the Abbey
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Guildhall
- Barker Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Is York Cursed?
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- 62 Low Petergate