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 Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- St Crux's Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Boot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Black Death
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Abbot's House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Monk Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva