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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The Assembly Rooms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Olave
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Coins
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The George Fox Incident
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Minster