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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Assembly Rooms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fire in the Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- Our Lady's Row
- The Norman Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Leonard's Hospital