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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Olive Oil Container
- York Art Gallery
- The Mystery Plays
- Judges Lodging
- The Cawood Sword
- A New Vision For York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Water Lanes
- Crest of York St John College
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Coins