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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Helen
- King Richard III and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- William Etty, Artist
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Council of Arles
- St Crux's Church
- York Garrison
- Viking Male Grooming
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rowntree Park
- Margaret Clitherow