Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The York Hoard
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The George Fox Incident
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bronze weights
- Dick Turpin
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- New Earswick
- The New Theatre
- The Basilica
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Mansion House