Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Olive Oil Container
- Our Lady's Row
- King Edward II and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- New Earswick
- The First Minster
- The York Helmet
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham Bar
- George Leeman
- The Railway Institute
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and the Holocaust