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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Anglian Carving
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A Pipkin
- The York Helmet
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Coins
- A New Vision For York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Garrison
- The Guildhall
- Dick Turpin
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Male Grooming