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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick
- The Black Death
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Water Lanes
- The New Theatre
- The York Helmet
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- King Edward II and York
- The York Hoard