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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Head Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- The Debtors' Prison
- Walmgate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Coins
- The Retreat
- The Council of Arles