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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Cross
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fishergate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Dick Turpin
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Gold Arm Ring
- Feeding Roman York
- Treasurer's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar