Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vikings and Christianity
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Battle of the Standard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Female Prison
- The End of the Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Walmgate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- The Red Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Transport Moves On