Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Norman Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Stonegate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Olive Oil Container
- St William's Shrine
- The First Railway Station
- View from Station Rise
- Our Lady's Row
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Hospitium
- Scarborough Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- The Mystery Plays