Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Second World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- De Grey Rooms
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Feeding Roman York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- John Carr - Architect