Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fire in the Minster
- Sixties York
- York Castle Museum
- Jewbury Cemetery
- De Grey Rooms
- The Railway Institute
- The Council of Arles
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library