Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Central Library
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- New Earswick
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Victoria Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Airfield