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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Medieval Prisons
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Gold Finger Ring
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Garrison
- St Crux's Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Treasurer's House
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Middleham Jewel
- The George Fox Incident
- The Guildhall
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa