Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Castle Museum
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Council of Arles
- Norman Window Frame
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King Richard II and York
- The First Minster
- Statue of an Athlete
- Sixties York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Fairfax House
- Clifford's Tower
- The York Hoard