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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Mary Ward
- The Mansion House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Multangular Tower
- York Bombed
- The Norman Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Lendal Bridge