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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- The Hospitium
- De Grey Rooms
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Cross
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Male Grooming
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Minster
- York's Airfield
- The Cawood Sword
- John Carr - Architect