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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree Park
- The Basilica
- Silver Strap Ends
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Union Gas Works
- The Bar Convent
- The York Helmet
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Prisons
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