Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- New Earswick
- The Black Death
- The Mansion House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bootham School
- The Norman Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Abbot's House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- Norman Window Frame
- St Leonard's Hospital