Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The York Hoard
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Castle
- The Council of Arles
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mystery Plays
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- Norman Window Frame
- Stonegate