Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- Holy Trinity Church
- Treasurer's House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- De Grey Rooms
- The First Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Abbey
- The Hospitium