Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- King's Manor - Victorian
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- First World War York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Medieval Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Judges Lodging
- Clifford's Tower