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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Observatory
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Central Library
- The Norman Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- A New Vision For York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Fishergate Bar