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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Monk Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Male Grooming
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Coins
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Teaching the Poor