Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Yorkshire Museum
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Bridge