Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women
- Fairfax House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Black Death
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fishergate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Monk Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone