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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Victoria Bar
- St Crux's Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The George Fox Incident
- The Council of Arles
- Fairfax House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Norman Window Frame
- The White Rose of York
- Constantius Chlorus
- St William's Shrine
- Inscription to Hecules
- Statue of the God Mars
- Walmgate Bar