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 End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Judges Lodging
- York and the Holocaust
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Bar Convent
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Stonegate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Military Belt Fitting
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Battle of the Standard