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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Coins
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Helen
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Monk Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward I and York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Norman Castle
- The First Minster
- St Crux's Church