Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- The York Hoard
- Barley Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Hospitium
- Constantius Chlorus
- St William's Shrine
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Crossed Keys Symbol