Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Crux's Church
- York's Airfield
- The Horn of Ulf
- Our Lady's Row
- The George Fox Incident
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Guy Fawkes
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A Pipkin
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'