Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and the Holocaust
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New Walk
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mary Ward
- Olive Oil Container
- Second World War York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Retreat
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters