Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Abbot's House
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Greyfriars
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Medieval Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Cawood Sword
- St Martin Le Grand Church