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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Helen
- View from Station Rise
- Clifford's Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Castle Museum
- Sixties York
- The Red Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Barley Hall
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Cawood Sword
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre