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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bone Trial Piece
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward II and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Council of Arles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Mary Ward
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Judges Lodging
- Anglian Carving