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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- John Carr - Architect
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The 1190 Massacre
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Monk Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Gold Finger Ring
- De Grey Rooms
- Stonegate
- The York Hoard