Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mary Ward
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Greyfriars
- Guy Fawkes
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Monk Bar
- A New University
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Our Lady's Row
- The County Court House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith